Bupropion (xl recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Bupropion (xl since 2012. The latest was reported on 22 Jan 2014. Most were for potency & assay. McKesson Packaging Services has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls3since 2012

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 22 Jan 2014

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 1 33%Class III 2 67%

Why bupropion (xl is recalled

Potency & Assay267%
Labeling Errors133%

Companies

McKesson Packaging Services267%
Aidapak Services133%

By year

2014133%
2012267%

All bupropion (xl recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	buPROPion HCl ER (XL), Tablet, 150 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Labeling Errors	4 states
10 Oct 2012Drug	CLASS III	buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL) recalled	McKesson Packaging Services	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
10 Oct 2012Drug	CLASS III	buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL) recalled	McKesson Packaging Services	Potency & Assay	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Bupropion (xl?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.